Gastric emphysema simulating perforated hollow viscus: case report and review of literature

Ulloa Ramírez, S. A; Ortiz Justiniano, V. N; Soler Candelaria, E; Bolaños, G

Ulloa Ramírez, S. A; Ortiz Justiniano, V. N; Soler Candelaria, E; Bolaños, G.

Ulloa Ramírez, S. A; Mayagüez Medical Center. PR
Ortiz Justiniano, V. N; Mayagüez Medical Center. PR
Soler Candelaria, E; Mayagüez Medical Center. PR
Bolaños, G; Mayagüez Medical Center. PR

Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R ; 89(10/12): 200-202, Oct.-Dec. 1997.

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-411421

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Gastric emphysema is a benign condition in which air from non bacterial sources accumulate within the wall of the stomach. This pathology is usually associated with gastric and, or small bowel obstruction. A case report of gastric emphysema is presented, together with a pertinent review of the literature

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Humans; Male; Aged; Emphysema/diagnosis; Stomach Diseases/diagnosis; Pneumoperitoneum/diagnosis; Stomach Rupture/diagnosis; Diagnosis, Differential; Emphysema; Stomach Diseases; Intestinal Obstruction/diagnosis; Stomach Ulcer/complications

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Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pneumoperitoneum / Stomach Diseases / Stomach Rupture / Emphysema Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Bol. Asoc. Méd. P. R Journal subject: Medicine Year: 1997 Type: Article Affiliation country: Puerto Rico Institution/Affiliation country: Mayagüez Medical Center/PR

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